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HY05 VYO

2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

33,380 mi
Last recorded33,380 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-513,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 VYO
MakeHonda
ModelCbr 125 RW-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 33,380 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear brake has low readings

rear brake pedal has some travel

Pass 24 Jan 2025 30,549 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 30,516 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 29,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 29,467 miles

Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 29,459 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight images poor and blured (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,551 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 26,540 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Rear Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 26,363 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 25,413 miles

slightly binding front brake

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,933 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 22,933 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 18,220 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 18,212 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2009 12,443 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 12,442 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,457 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2008 10,440 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr 125 RW-5?

Based on 5,455 MOT tests across 624 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
1,517
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
624
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 153
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 153
Drive chain excessively loose 142
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 94
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 88
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HY05 VYO is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 13,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY05 VYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Honda Cbr 125 RW-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY05 VYO registered?

HY05 VYO is a 2005 Honda Cbr 125 RW-5, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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